Dunlap, which has won six in a row, is peaking at the right time and progressively getting better with each game, according to Eagles coach Jeff Barker.

“That’s just a huge time where you can catch up to other teams,” Barker said of the last two months. “With what they have done, especially in the last few weeks, they’ve really continued to improve.”

Trailing 23-22 at halftime, the Eagles, who have their first 20-win season since 1992, came out hot to start the third quarter. In a 3:17 span, Dunlap turned a four-point deficit into a 34-26 lead.

That 12-point run was sparked by a layup from Alex Sorenson off a dish from Evan Webb. Brett Renner (15 points) then hit a 3-pointer from the left wing, Sorenson converted a 3-point play and Renner’s layup gave the Eagles 10 points in a row.

That last Renner basket forced Galesburg coach Mike Reynolds to call a full timeout.

“We came out with a lot of intensity, just ready to play in the second half,” said Sorenson, who finished with 14 points, 12 rebounds, two steals and two blocks. “We knew it was going to be a four-quarter game.”

Webb helped Dunlap balloon its lead to 38-29 at the 2:04 mark of the third with three consecutive baskets. The senior matched a season-high with 11 points on 5-for-5 shooting and grabbed seven rebounds.

“He really gave us a lift,” Barker said.

Galesburg (22-11) struggled offensively in the second half. The Silver Streaks shot just 14.8 percent (4-for-27) from the field, committed seven turnovers and were outrebounded, 18-9.